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1. Leg extension - this exercise will allow you to isolate
thigh muscles preserving
strength of
other leg muscles for
compound exercise to follow.
- Push
pads until
knees are almost locked.
- Pause.
- Lower with control to
starting position.
2. Leg press - you can move straight on to this exercise if you are sufficiently experienced.
- Place your feet firmly at shoulder width on
foot board.
- Bend
legs until they are almost touching
chest.
- Pause.
- Return with control to
starting position.
3. Calves -
best way to work
calves is to perform raises on special gym equipment that allows standing raises and sitting raises to work both calf muscles.

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